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FOOD & WINE LOVERS CRUISE CYCLING
Chile and Argentina both produce Rivers and rainforests, snow-capped Mountain biking is an eco-friendly
world-class wine, and some operators peaks and spectacular fjords – Latin and enjoyable way to see the country-
focus tours on regional food and winery America has some of the most dramatic side. Explore’s 16-day group cycling
visits. Tucan Travel offers half-day and cruising scenery on the planet. tour of Cuba takes in lush forests,
full-day wine tours, plus a three-night Silversea has 10 voyages ranging from tobacco fields and colonial towns, and
Mendoza & Bodega tour from £271, eight to 16 days in Latin America in chilling out on the Caribbean coast
which includes an overnight stay at an 2009. Fares start from £2,596. (from £1,819, departs February 1).
Argentinian winery. Crystal Cruises offers a selection of Responsibletravel.com has a range of
Global Gourmet Tours’ Argentina itin- South American voyages from £3,619 cycling options. Its 15-day trip to the
erary visits different regions, each with visiting destinations from Buenos Aires Chilean and Argentinean Lake District
their own distinctive flavours, including to Valparaiso. On shore excursions sees groups peddling through a land-
Buenos Aires and Mendoza. The next include Journeying to the Earth’s scape of snow-capped volcanoes, deep
departure is in September 2009. Equator from Guayaquil (Ecuador) and valleys, lakes and monkey puzzle trees.
Exsus features one of Mexico’s most a Lakes, Rapids and Volcanoes Aerial Accommodation is in family-run lodges
cosmopolitan hotels, Casa de Sierra Adventure in Puerto Montt (Chile). and guesthouses. Cycling routes are
Nevada, which offers classes in Latin America features on several quiet roads and earth tracks that pass
traditional Mexican cooking. of P&O’s Caribbean fly-cruises. through sleepy villages.
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CITY LOVERS WALKERS
WILDLIFE LOVERS
Here are some of the world’s most National parks, the Andes, glaciers The Galapagos is the continent’s
vibrant, colourful cities. Rio de Janeiro and ancient ruins make for hiking trails star draw but its jungles, beaches, cloud
specialist Jingando Holidays can tailor- with beautiful views. Footloose has forests and mountains are home to
make themed holidays in the city. several itineraries, highlights include thousands of species. Venezuela has
Options include samba lessons, surfing, an alternative to the classic Inca Trail: 360 bird species, plus crocodiles,
watching football at the Maracana, the Moonstone Sun Temple Trek – an ocelots, anacondas, river dolphins and
abseiling on Sugar Loaf Mountain and eight-day camping trip that is becoming more. Sunvil Latin America has
volunteering on a local NGO project (10 popular as permits for the Inca Trail get 10-night safaris from £2,152.
nights from £1,429 excluding flights). booked up in advance. New for 2009 is A 24-day Toucans and Turtles tour
Travel 2 has a three-night Essential Trekking Patagonia In-depth, from from On the Go features a rainforest
Mexico City tour from £597, visiting £1,259 (excluding flights). homestay on the banks of the Napo river.
temples, museums and the awe-inspir- Ramblers Worldwide offers a 20-day Tucan Travel’s wildlife tours include
ing Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan. Chilean Adventure (from £2,915 Costa Rica Encompassed – between
Hyatt has a number of city hotels including flights), exploring the world’s August and October, clients have the
including the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt thinnest country. It includes walking in chance to observe green turtles arriving
Buenos Aires and the Park Hyatt Patagonia at Calafate, El Chalten, at the beaches to lay their eggs in the
Mendoza, near the famed vineyards. Ushuaia and the Chilean lake district. sand.
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